Why is there no rotate option in Sheets?

Sheets only lets you resize and move images, not rotate them.

Will a Drawing work in a cell?

Drawings float over the cells; they cannot be placed inside a single cell.

How to Rotate an Image in Google Sheets

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Google Sheets cannot rotate an image placed in or over cells. You have two workarounds: rotate the file first with the tool above and insert the new version, or use Insert › Drawing, add the image there, rotate it with the handle or Actions › Rotate, then Save and close to place the drawing on the sheet.

Step by step

Rotate the image in the box above and download it.
In Sheets choose Insert › Image and pick the rotated file.
Or: Insert › Drawing › Image, rotate it, then Save and close.

At a glance

Situation	What to do	Why
Image in a cell	Rotate the file first	In-cell images cannot be turned
Floating image	Rotate first, or use a Drawing	No rotate handle in Sheets
Need to change angle often	Drawing	Double-click to edit again

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